Volume 2, Number 10

New Craftsman Industries Boy Scouts of America® Outdoor Fire Rings are computer designed and laser cut from eleven gauge steel and hand rolled. Each fire ring is made up of 4 individual sections that easily bolt together, allowing for easy transport. Outdoor fire ring stands 15" tall and is 36" in diameter.

Additionally, these fire rings can be customized with a variety of design options including the BSA® Fleur-de-Lis, Be Prepared®, and Venturing® to name a few.

In honor of the Boy Scouts of America centennial anniversary, the Northwest Territorial Mint has introduced a 2010 twelve month 100 Years of ScoutingTM Calendar Medallion. This officially licensed medallion celebrates Scouting's extraordinary legacy with the centuries-old calendar medal tradition in solid brass with an antique finish. Just like all its Scouting® coins, knives, and hiking medallions, Northwest Territorial Mint proudly mints this large-size Scouting® commemorative in the USA, and is lead-free.

For more information on Northwest Territorial Mint and this product, please visit ScoutingCoins.com.

BSA Licensing Updates Online Web Presence with Fresh New Look

This month, the BSA relaunched its licensing website under the organization's main website at www.scouting.org/licensing. New navigation features include prominent links to "Doing Business with the BSA," "Licensees," "Protecting the Brand," "About BSA Licensing," and "Reporting Unauthorized Use," which are all located on the home page. Additionally, visitors can follow the latest BSA licensing activity on Facebook and Twitter or signing up through the BSA Licensing Insider which provides monthly BSA licensing news. Users can still reach this website using www.bsalicensing.org.

The BSA Launches New Online Trademark Authorization System for its Licensees

Streamlining the approval process in working with licensees, the BSA launched an online authorization system last month. This new system allows licensees to submit authorization requests in a secure location that can be accessed online where licensees can track and view the status of each request.

Be Prepared® Solar Charger

Coming soon from PowerFilm, Inc. are officially licensed Be Prepared® AA solar chargers. This portable charger can charge AA batteries and comes equipped with USB port to charge a variety of mobile electronics. Stay tuned for more information in the near future!

The BSA is pleased to announce the following new licensees below. For a complete listing of BSA licensed suppliers, please visit the Official BSA Licensing site.

Sarge Knives International of Greer, South Carolina, a manufacturer of quality knives, hand tools, flashlights and other accessories. (Council Supplier Licensee)

Boy Scouts of America®, the Universal Emblem (fleur-de-lis with eagle), BSA®, BSA® 100th Anniversary logo, 100 Years of ScoutingTM, Be Prepared®, and Venturing®are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Boy Scouts of America in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved.